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Applying for a position at Abcam

Well, you've made it this far and you're now probably ready to submit your application for one of our roles.

When you're preparing your application, it's important to have thoroughly read the advert. The adverts have important information about the skills that we're looking for in the role and will help you decide whether the position is right for you.

Make sure your resume has all of your skills that are relevant to the role and that your application letter highlights which experience is the most relevant, why you would like the position you're applying for and why you'd like to work for Abcam. This will really help you impress the hiring managers. Also, don't forget that many positions require a high attention to detail, so make sure that your spelling, grammar and formatting is spot on.

Once we've received your online application, it will then be available for the hiring managers to consider. If we feel that you may be suitable for the position we will contact you about the next stage of the process.

Regardless of whether your application is successful or not you can be sure that we'll contact you.

The selection process may take many different forms. The first stage may be a formal telephone interview or you may be asked to come directly into the office for a face-to-face interview. Most of the time the interviews will involve a combination of questions and technical tests relating to the role.

We will let you know what to expect when we invite you to the interview.